Ah. Would it be bad if I used 1% milk instead? I just can't deal with the thickness of whole milk, haha.

No, it's fine. I just prefer whole. If you're going to actually try this diet, I should note that if you're not going to work out on a given day, I'd drop the milk (except for the nighttime shake) and berries.

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Originally Posted by raiderz4life

If I put milk in a blender, drop some protein, some fruits and berries in a blender....will I get the benefits of everything or is thag lazy logic?

Yes, you do.....maybe you'd miss out on some fiber if it settles to the bottom of the blender/your glass and you dump it, but whatever.

Ah. Would it be bad if I used 1% milk instead? I just can't deal with the thickness of whole milk, haha.

No, it's fine. I just prefer whole. If you're going to actually try this diet, I should note that if you're not going to work out on a given day, I'd drop the milk (except for the nighttime shake) and berries.

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Originally Posted by raiderz4life

If I put milk in a blender, drop some protein, some fruits and berries in a blender....will I get the benefits of everything or is thag lazy logic?

Yes, you do.....maybe you'd miss out on some fiber if it settles to the bottom of the blender/your glass and you dump it, but whatever. Blending **** won't affect the benefits.....cooking **** can though.

Absolutely. I generally drink them with just water, but I have this sick Orange Cream flavor right now. It's good on its own, but when mixed with milk or water with a splash of cream it tastes like a ******* creamsicle.

No, it's fine. I just prefer whole. If you're going to actually try this diet, I should note that if you're not going to work out on a given day, I'd drop the milk (except for the nighttime shake) and berries.

Yes, you do.....maybe you'd miss out on some fiber if it settles to the bottom of the blender/your glass and you dump it, but whatever.

Gotcha. I'd like to incorporate some of this into my diet for sure. I just need to find some substitutes as I won't likely have the ability to cook chicken/pork.

I work out 5-6 times a week. I should point out I'm not trying to lose weight. I'm already in pretty good shape. I'd just like to take it to another level.

Absolutely. I generally drink them with just water, but I have this sick Orange Cream flavor right now. It's good on its own, but when mixed with milk or water with a splash of cream it tastes like a ******* creamsicle.

Ah that makes sense. I have a chocolate one at the moment and it tastes the same with or without milk. I just find it easier to drink post-workout when it has the consistency of water instead of milk.

Gotcha. I'd like to incorporate some of this into my diet for sure. I just need to find some substitutes as I won't likely have the ability to cook chicken/pork.

I work out 5-6 times a week. I should point out I'm not trying to lose weight. I'm already in pretty good shape. I'd just like to take it to another level.

Is this more of a weight loss diet or..?

Not being able to cook meat make a VLC diet reallyyyy difficult. Without the berries and with limited milk and small side salads, this is definitely a weight loss/get more shredded diet. With the milk/berries/large salads, it's maintenance. If you incorporate other carbs (like, at all....even 25g extra will make a big difference) then it can turn into a weight gain diet really quickly because the calories are already pretty high.

Also, if you choose to do VLC it will probably really suck for 2-3 days as your body adjusts....headaches are pretty commonplace.

Not being able to cook meat make a VLC diet reallyyyy difficult. Without the berries and with limited milk and small side salads, this is definitely a weight loss/get more shredded diet. With the milk/berries/large salads, it's maintenance. If you incorporate other carbs (like, at all....even 25g extra will make a big difference) then it can turn into a weight gain diet really quickly because the calories are already pretty high.

Also, if you choose to do VLC it will probably really suck for 2-3 days as your body adjusts....headaches are pretty commonplace.

Hmm, interesting. I don't know. Just based on that it seems like a very low calorie diet, outside of the protein shakes maybe. I would probably use 1% or skim milk though because I can't stand thick protein shakes. Just a personal preference.

I'm worried because a diet like this makes me feel like I'll lose weight, which I don't want to. My metabolism is pretty good. I only gain weight if I start to eat REALLY bad, i.e. bad fast food at least once or twice a day (which I never do because I hate most fast food).

I would probably incorporate a few more carbs though, as I think the health benefits/antioxidants in fruits/veggies are worth the extra carbs since my metabolism is good.

If you honestly care enough, PM me. No need to ruin this amazing thread.

I really don't care enough, to be honest. If you don't like what people say here, you're free not to view the thread.

Or you're free to contribute your opinion. Like I said to Rob, I wasn't shooting down your guys' ideas about diet/nutrition and I highly encourage them as part of the discussion because they give a different perspective.